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Originally Posted by johnman001 View Post
I would first attempt removal by welding a nut to the remains of the stud and use a MAPP gas torch to heat the area of the head. Once nice and hot, I would use an impact gun to try to back out the stud.
That's how I did (but with propane) my head studs, both broken and non-broken. Didn't need an expensive impact either, just a cheap electric.
The heat from the welding seams good to help break the corrosion.
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